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Living Out of State? Here is How to Manage a Florida Probate Without Leaving Home If you live in New York, Ohio, or anywhere outside of Florida, learning that you have been named the Personal Representative (executor) of a Florida estate can feel overwhelming. You…
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One of the most common questions we get at Alexander Gil, PLLC is: “I live in another state (or another part of Florida). Do I need to buy a plane ticket to open probate?” For the vast majority of our clients, the answer is no.…
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Not every estate requires the long, complex process known as “Formal Administration.” Florida offers a simplified shortcut called Summary Administration. If the estate qualifies, you can save months of time and significant legal fees. Does the Estate Qualify? To use this “fast track,” the estate…
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Florida is the vacation home capital of the world. But what happens when a resident of another state (like Georgia, New York, or Michigan) passes away while owning a condo or vacation house in Florida? The result is often two probates: one in their home…
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If a loved one created a will in another state or country and passes away while owning property in Florida, or moved here later, you may wonder if their out-of-state will is valid in Florida? The good news is that Florida generally honors wills made…
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When someone passes away, the probate process ensures that the deceased’s estate fulfills its debts and that the heirs receive their assets designated by the one who passed away. The deceased’s will dictates how to settle and distribute their assets and debts. When a legal…
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When people pass away, they leave behind assets, property, and possessions that can have sentimental and real value for surviving family members and loved ones. An estate is everything an individual owns upon their death. According to Estate Exec, the average size of an estate…
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For a variety of reasons, people sometimes want some or all their assets to pass directly to specific individuals (relatives, loved ones) upon their deaths outside of probate. One way to accomplish this is to set up a payable on death (POD) account for money…
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Creating an estate plan involves selecting people to receive your money, property, or other items when you pass away. When making a will, you’ll work with an estate planner to designate those who will inherit from you. The persons (or entities, such as a charity)…
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